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Thirkwell Family History

Thirkwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harwell, Hipwell, Birdwell, Hartwell, Thorsell, Twidwell, Thorell

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Where is the Thirkwell family from?

You can see how Thirkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirkwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thirkwell family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirkwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Thirkwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirkwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Thirkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirkwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Thirkwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Thirkwell. For the veterans among your Thirkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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